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Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix on ten years sober: “I’d rather put a gun in my mouth than a drink in my mouth”

HE’D RATHER BE DEAD THAN DRUNK? –  Nov. 4, 2022 - When asked about whether or not it was easier or harder now to stay sober, Shaddix said: “ way easier. It’s not an option for me anymore. Not to sound macabre or... Read More...
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Jodie Sweetin Shares her Story to Help Those Struggling with Addiction

2019 EXPERIENCE STRENGTH AND HOPE AWARD WINNER TELLS ALL –  Nov. 7, 2022 - Jodie Sweetin is reflecting on how more people are able to understand the “disease of addiction” in recent years. In an interview wit... Read More...
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Is ‘California sober’ a real thing or an excuse to keep getting high?

OPINION –    Nov. 9, 2022 - For many, self-medicating can be a slippery slope, Koob said. In addiction treatment facilities, he said, intoxicants are discouraged in favor of nonintoxicating medications that... Read More...
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“Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America” Now Streaming on Pluto

MEDIA MATTERS –  Nov. 9, 2022 - The documentary was made possible through the active participation and leadership of Horizon Media. Bill Koenigsberg, CEO and founder of Horizon Media, serves on the board at Part... Read More...
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Medication Treatment for Addiction is Shorter for Black & Hispanic Addicts

EVEN IN BLUE STATES –    Nov. 9, 2022 - Researchers have long known that racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be prescribed lifesaving addiction treatment options than white people. But even w... Read More...
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